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California Quinoa Greek Salad

California Quinoa Greek Salad

This California Quinoa Greek Salad is packed with vegetables, loaded with protein and absolutely delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • Cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • red onion, chopped
  • garbanzo beans (chickpeas), about ½ can - drained and rinsed
  • avocado, chopped
  • 2 Tbs (or so) freshly squeezed lemon
  • 2 Tbs (or so) good quality olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan add the 1 cup of water and the ½ cup of quinoa. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the liquid has been absorbed (about 15 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl combine the cherry tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas and avocado. Squeeze a wedge of lemon over the top and drizzle with olive oil. Salt to taste, but salting lightly if you will be using the crumbled feta. Stir gently to combine. Add the quinoa, stirring gently again to combine.
  • Spoon onto serving plates and top with crumbled feta.
Keyword Quinoa